Cataracts Treatment

Question by Pamela V: I have had cataracts growing for three &1/2 years now. How long do they grow before being removed?
I have had new glasses for three years in a row now. My eye Dr. says they are not ripe enough yet. However I am tired of having to buy new glases every year. I’d just as soon they remove them and get this over with!

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Answer by Lori L O^O
Well, just remember, even after you have your cataract surgery, that does not mean that your eyes with stop changing. As far as your cataracts go, it is hard to tell how long until they are ready to come out. If you do it too soon you run more risks of having complications later. Everyone is different and it might be as fast as a few months to a couple more years. There are too many variables to be able to tell you how long for you. Heredity is one big factor. Uv exposure, diet and all sorts of things over your life time can have effects. If you want them done sooner, you could consult with another Ophthalmologist, one that specializes in Cataracts.

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Question by dasole43: after cataract surgery my vision was clear for one day. Now it is worse than before. What could have happened?

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Answer by SAMI
Infection or iridocyclitis.

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Question by norma A.: How long do dogs have cataracts before going completely blind?
I have a 13 yr old chihuahua and I just noticed she is developing cataracts. how long would it take to go blind? a year or two later? she can still see and is very active…

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Answer by joanplus4dogs
There is no specific amount of time. It can take only months to years. It depends on the dog, the severity & type of cataracts. It moves slowly for most elderly dogs where they gradually lose sight so they have plenty of time to adjust but it depends on the individual dog & their eyes & genetic make-up.

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Question by mickey: Has anyone had cataract surgery before?
What was it like for you? I was not relaxed, but they put drops in my eyes so I did not feel anything.

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Answer by Tom
For me, it was a success. I have much confidence in my ophthalmologist, so I was relaxed. Anesthetic was eye drops. One eye was done and three months later, the other eye. Results were all I could hope for; I enjoy excellent eyesight. I would say it was a positive experience.

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question by Demi Lovato : cataract surgery: Will pain by injection into the eye before the laser surgery? best answer:

response princeidoc
Wow this is an interesting Frage.1) There is no “injection is in the eye for surgery cataract. topical (eye drops) only. No, they hurt dont2) cataract surgery is a laser. It is “laser cataract